Plans for the £2 million Newton’s Place community space and museum project go on show to the public this weekend.

The project, led by Newton Abbot Town Council, aims to preserve the redundant Victorian Grade II-listed St Leonard’s Church building in Wolborough Street by converting it into a new museum and community hub.

The scheme would also deliver town centre council offices and be the catalyst for the ‘Cultural Quarter’ development that will encompass the Passmore Edwards Centre and St Leonard’s Tower.

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The team behind the scheme will be in Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, from 10 am - 2 pm with some of the newest drawings from architects and designers.

How the inside of the St Leonards' Church could look like (Image: Newton's Place)

But with several weeks to go until a planning application is submitted for the conversion of the former St Leonard’s Church, residents have been urged to share their thoughts.

Phil Rowe, clerk to Newton Abbot Town Council, said: “Throughout this project we’ve worked hard to ensure that it’s being led by what the community needs. People have told us loud and clear that they want better facilities for meetings and exhibitions, and of course a bigger more accessible museum.

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“We’re doing everything we can to deliver on those requests and would welcome peoples’ thoughts on our latest ideas.

“There will always be compromises of course, brought about by budget constraints and the need to respect the fabric of a Victorian listed building, but I’m confident that with residents’ input we’ll achieve something to be proud of.”

How the inside of the St Leonards' Church could look like (Image: Newton's Place)

The former church in Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, was bought by the town council in 2016.

Several surveys among residents had revealed the demand for improved community facilities in the town centre.